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Monday, 29 July 2013

Dermatologists Rodan + Fields Clarify Top 10 Skin Myths

I found this awesome article. Rodan & Fields are the same Dermatologists who created Proactiv, and also have a line of skincare products that are coming to Canada in August 2014. I thought I would share this article...it has some great skincare tips. Enjoy...Sue.

Top 10 Skin Myths

Top dermatologists Rodan & Fields separate fact from fiction.

By Lisa Kovalovich - Ladies Home
Journal

Here's a little-known secret: You're not just born with great
skin. Having a flawless complexion has more to do with how you treat your skin
than having good genes. So why don't more of us have glowing complexions? It's
simple: We believe skincare myths that prevent us from really getting the
gorgeous skin we want. Well, not anymore. With the help of dermatologists Katie
Rodan, MD, and Kathy Fields, MD, creators of Proactiv Solution and the Rodan +
Fields skincare lines, we've busted the top 10 things women incorrectly believe
about their skin. Read on for the real scoop on your skin:

MYTH #1: YOUR SKIN WILL AGE
JUST LIKE YOUR MOM'S.

The reality:
Sure, genetics play a role in how
your skin looks, from the size of your pores to its texture and color. But
banking on aging like your mom or grandmother is a big mistake. "Habits make
more of a difference than genetics," explains Dr. Rodan. "The biggest culprit in
aging is sun exposure, and your drinking, smoking, stress, and sleep habits play
a role, too." Skipping sunscreen, imbibing too often, coping ineffectively with
stress, and sleeping on your side or stomach can all exacerbate and create
wrinkles, adult acne, and texture changes.

MYTH #2: THE SPF NUMBER
TELLS YOU HOW MUCH PROTECTION YOU'RE GETTING FROM THE
SUN.

The reality: There are two types of damaging sun rays: UVA, which
are responsible for aging the skin; and UVB, which are responsible for burning
it. The SPF number on a bottle of sunscreen only gives a guide for how much UVB
protection the product offers. It doesn't tell you whether or not the product
protects from UVA rays (which are also responsible for melanoma). All sunscreens
protect from UVB rays, explain Drs. Rodan and Fields. To fully protect yourself,
however, look for a product that contains UVA-blocking ingredients, too, such as
zinc or avobenzone (Parsol 1789), and reapply often.

MYTH #3: YOU NEED A SEPARATE
SUNSCREEN AND MOISTURIZER.

The reality: "Sunscreens already add moisture to your skin
because of their ingredients," says Dr. Fields. So if you have oily skin, you
may want to skip the separate moisturizer. For those who prefer to wear both
products, apply the moisturizer first; allow to dry, then apply the sunscreen.
Either way, be sure to wear sunscreen daily: "Every day is sun day," says Dr.
Fields, even if it's cloudy or overcast.

MYTH #4: MOST OF THE SUN
DAMAGE YOU INCUR HAPPENS BEFORE AGE 18.

The reality: "Recent studies have shown that by age 18, you've
only accumulated 18 to 23 percent of the sun damage you'll incur over a
lifetime," says Dr. Rodan. That means that there's still time to protect your
skin from the sun and put off sun-induced aging. Do this by using sunscreen and
products with sun-damage reversing ingredients such as vitamin C and
retinol.

MYTH #5: COSMETIC CREAMS CAN
TURN BACK TIME FOR YOUR SKIN.

The
reality: There's no such thing as a
miracle in a bottle. "As you age, your facial bones shrink, you lose fat under
the skin, and your skin begins to become loose," says Dr. Fields. "Rubbing on a
cream isn't going to address these things." What's more, cosmetic skincare
products cannot, by FDA law, include medications, which are the only things that
truly change the structure of the skin. What cosmetic creams can do: Temporarily
plump up and hydrate your skin. For the best chance at turning back time, see
your dermatologist for medications or procedures.

MYTH #6: IF YOUR SKIN IS
SENSITIVE TO A SPECIFIC INGREDIENT, CUT THAT INGREDIENT OUT OF YOUR
REGIMEN.

The reality:
Just because you react to a good
ingredient in one formulation doesn't mean you'll have the same response to
another formulation. Effective cosmetic skincare ingredients like AHAs,
salicylic acid, and retinol can be irritating. If you try a product containing
one of these ingredients, start slowly to allow your skin time to adjust. If,
after two weeks, you still notice irritation, try another product containing the
ingredient. You may find that a different mix will agree with your
skin.

MYTH #7: ALL WOMEN OVER 35
NEED FOUNDATION.

The reality: "Foundation ages women!" says Dr. Rodan. It settles
into fine lines and large pores, and can give a mask-like finish unless the
shade is perfectly matched to your skin. The doctors' advice (which they
themselves follow): Skip foundation, and concentrate on getting your skin in
fabulous shape so you won't need it.

MYTH #8: THE BUMPS YOU GET
ON YOUR ADULT SKIN AREN'T ACNE.

The reality:
They might not be the same pimples
you had when you were a teenager, but they're still acne. Thank the natural
decrease in estrogens/increase in androgens we experience as we age, plus our
increasingly stressful lifestyles, for this common condition. To stave off adult
acne, you need a consistent, full-face regimen containing gentle but effective
acne fighters like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and
sulfur.

MYTH #9: SPOT-TREATMENTS ARE
YOUR BEST BETS FOR PIMPLES.

The reality:
A pimple can take weeks to form
under the skin, so while you're treating the one that's currently visible with a
spot treatment, you're neglecting the ones that will pop up in the future. Drs.
Rodan and Fields swear by a preventative, full-face regimen to stop pimples
before they even begin to form.

MYTH #10: STICK ONLY WITH
PRODUCTS THAT WORKED FOR YOU IN THE PAST.

The reality:
Our bodies change as we age -- so
why shouldn't our skin? Sticking to the same old products as your skin changes
doesn't make sense. The products cease to be effective if your skin needs shift
and you could also be missing out on new technologies and ingredients that will
better suit your current needs. Don't be afraid to
experiment!

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